Actor Tracy Morgan in Intensive Care After Getting in Six-Car Crash (UPDATED)
Former SNL and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan is in intensive care this morning after getting into a six-car accident on the New Jersey Turnpike.
Local authorities say the crash happened at around 1 A.M., and one person in one of the cars that crashed has died (UPDATE: That person has been identified as comic James McNair). Morgan immediately went to intensive care, and it is believed he is currently at a hospital in New Brunswick.
According to Sgt. Gregory Williams, the limo car Morgan was riding in was “the only vehicle that overturned.” Two tractor-trailers and an SUV were also involved in the crash.
You can watch CNN’s report on the news here:
Update- 10:10: Authorities do not believe that alcohol was involved.
Update- 11:39: Morgan’s camp has put out a statement about his condition.
Statement from #tracymorgan's camp: "Tracy remains in critical condition…His family is now with him and he is receiving excellent care."
— David Meyers (@davidfmeyers) June 7, 2014
Update- 12:14: Watch the update from CNN below:
Update- 5:21: Police are now saying the crash was caused by a truck driver who fell asleep behind the wheel and didn’t stop when traffic slowed. And CBS News reports that the truck driver, a Georgia man, has been charged.
JUST IN: Truck driver from Georgia charged with causing crash that led to one death, 4 people injured, including actor Tracy Morgan
— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 7, 2014
[image via David Shankbone]
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